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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 3 years prior to the TS5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the JX300 grades vs the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic TS5

 JX300 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the FujiFilm JX300

 TS5 JX300 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic TS5

 JX300 TS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the JX300 compared to the TS5.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and TS5.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
Panasonic TS5 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
good battery (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
52
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic TS5
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called as FinePix JX305 Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 370 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $110 $350